ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Thursday, July 10th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt overlay: East Melgaard Road From Roosevelt St. to 6th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed Thursday thru Tuesday, July 15th, until 5 pm or until finished.  Local traffic will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)— City workers in Aberdeen have made history by winning their union election on a 79-29 vote, uniting across departments in a shared effort to secure fair wages, equal benefits, and a genuine voice on the job. But while employees came together in solidarity, the City of Aberdeen chose a different path, spending… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown “Outgoing” City Council has approved a lease agreement for the Watertown Municipal Events Center with Santo Tequila South Dakota LLC, marking a transition in the operation of the venue. The decision was made during last night’s council meeting, following the sale of the Ramkota Hotel and the termination of the previous… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Watertown Regional Airport Manager Ian Meriwether says he’s had very preliminary discussions with at least one budget airline about offering seasonal flights out of Watertown. Meriwether says surveys have shown the five most popular destinations are Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Nashville. He says the flights would be “at risk,” meaning the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–After a long run of one-term mayors in Watertown, Ried Holien took the oath of office Monday night to begin his SECOND term as mayor. Administering the oath of office was former Watertown Councilman and current State Senator Glen Vilhauer. Holien says his priorities moving forward are working with developers to increase Watertown’s housing… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday(4th of July), Distict 1 Representative Logan Manhart left what some people described as a disturbing post on Instagram.  The post was a picture of himself with the caption ““It’s white boy summer and the boys are back in charge”, and #MAGA.  The post has since been removed. In response the Brown… Read more »

SiOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An arrest effort ended in gunfire in Sioux Falls late Monday. Police were attempting to arrest the suspect(24-year-old Deondre Gene Blackhawk), who was wanted on several warrants…including a deadly shooting. Assistant Police Chief Nick Cook. When police were serving the arrest warrant, Blackhawk produced a gun, and several officers opened fire on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission address two issues during the meeting. The first dealt with a temporary alcohol license for the Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen during Brown County Fair week.  Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel: Brown County Commission approved the request. The other issue was bids for Padded Cell for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2025 Brown County Fair is now a little over a month away.  They are looking for volunteers to help out. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley: Kippley talks about what’s happening tonight for people who would like to help out with the fair. You can learn more about this year’s fair at… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will sponsor the Melgaard Park Fun Run at Melgaard Park at 7:30 p.m. The event will consist of a two-mile run that highlights the recreational trail along Moccasin Creek. The Fun Run is open to recreational as well as avid runners of all… Read more »